Our Art, Eat and Sip Mount Pleasant event as part of the Dine Out Vancouver Festival was a great success on January 25 where guests had a chance to explore the nieghbourhood and enjoy many different types of food, drink and art experiences.
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We had a special VIP session earlier that evening at Tamaly Shop and featured artist Clarissa Banos along with Chef Maria; they talked art, did some drawing and then showcased the making of their tamales and had everyone make their own tamales.
The restaurants served up tasty eats that included:
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Tamaly Shop featured a Food and Art Experience: “Corn and Cacao: A magical night of exquisite flavours, beautiful art and cultural traditions” serving Mexican Chocolate, Tamal Pastor and Huitlacoche.
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Maizal RMF served Taquitos in a Mole poblano.
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Pizza Rubato served up personal size pizzas or slices that included some of their favourites such as their Pistachio pizza and the Chicken Jalapeno and more.
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Trees Cheesecake & Organic Coffee served up tasters of their cheesecake flavors, pastries, and organic coffee.
At the City Centre Artist Lodge they featured a selection of art studios, some with food or drink and others without.
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Lukas Lundberg featured Chai Ghai who served hot chai as guests were able to see the art.
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Paulo O’Connor featured his art.
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Mallory Donen featured her art along with Kizzy’s Macarons who served guests her flavours of macarons.
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Niki Brown featured her art along with Amoka Coffee & Bites baked goodies that included cinnamon buns, almond croissants, loaves and more and sourdough toasts with homemade guava jam.
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Enigma Arcana featured their art.
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Elana Sigal featured her art.
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Hayley Crichton featured her Nomad Candles.
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Tracy Anne Northey featured her art.
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It was a wonderful night showcasing some of the best in food, drink and art in Mount Pleasant.
By: Richard Wolak